Rant, pray, bless, draw, lament and praise with me in the wonders and mysteries of trying to be who God has called me to be.

6.27.2008

Happy Things

I was tagged by APBS to name the ten things for which I’m grateful -- which is a fun summer exercise for this young preacher gal that can't stop with the stupid smile.

1. Making out like teenagers. (Judge what you will.)2. Rising to a Challenge3. Reading words written by another that resonate with my heart in poetry, in blog, in book or in the sand at the beach.4. Having steady work, health insurance and a pension, when the economy is so crazed and driving a Prius when gas prices are sky-high. (I copied this one from Sarah as I have offered this thanksgiving several times over recently).5. My baby sister that turns 17 today!6. Having family that I know I can turn to when something goes wrong. Or even when something goes right.7. Finding and creating community across the many places I have called home.8. Having the perfect song come on the radio which calls me to sing out of tune or dance around my apartment like a crazy woman. This also works really well with running outside. 80s music is great for that.9. When God proves that I'm not the cynic or pessimist I think I am. It's humbling but I love it when God proves me wrong.10. The women of YCW that read my blog. In our virtual board meeting yesterday, I was overwhelmed by the power of the prayer community we share and I often take for granted.